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The Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet: Act Two
Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
Comprehension
Read each of the following questions. Then choose the letter of the best answer.
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1. In Scene 2, lines 10–12, Romeo says, “It is my lady; O, it is my love! / O that she knew she were!”
Which sentence best paraphrases his meaning?
A She [Juliet] is the one I love, and I wish she knew it.
B She [Juliet] really wishes that she were the one I love.
C I cannot find my lady [Rosaline] or my love [Juliet].
D I wish the woman I love could see me now.
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2. During Juliet’s soliloquy in Scene 2, Romeo asks, “Shall I hear more, or shall I speak at this?” (line 37).
Shakespeare uses this aside to show that Romeo
A has decided to ask Juliet to marry him.
B does not know if he should reveal his presence to Juliet.
C has heard quite enough from Juliet.
D does not understand the meaning of Juliet’s speech.
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3. In Scene 2, Juliet expresses the fear that her love for Romeo
A will lead to both their deaths.
B is deeper than the ocean.
C is just a passing infatuation.
D has come too quickly.
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4. Juliet tells Romeo that if he loves her, he will
A marry her.
B tell Lady Capulet to forget about Paris.
C bring her fruit from the Capulet orchard.
D set her free.
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5. In Scene 3, why is Friar Laurence concerned about Romeo’s request to marry Juliet?
A Romeo’s parents despise the Capulets.
B Romeo falls in love too quickly.
C He fears the wrath of the Prince.
D Romeo and Juliet are much too young.
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6. Tybalt writes a letter to Romeo
A warning him to stay away from Juliet.
B inviting Romeo to another banquet at the Capulet house, where Romeo will
be killed.
C challenging Romeo to a duel because Romeo attended the Capulet’s
banquet without an invitation.
D thanking Romeo for being a good, though uninvited, guest at the
Capulet’s banquet.
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7. What plan does Romeo share with the Nurse in Scene 4?
A Romeo and his friends will meet for dinner at the Capulets’ house while
Juliet’s parents are visiting the Prince.
B Romeo and Tybalt have developed a plot to teach Mercutio a lesson for
behaving so rudely.
C The Nurse will pass on secret but respectful messages between Romeo
and Juliet.
D Juliet will say that she is going to confession, but she will marry Romeo instead.
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8. Which detail shows how Shakespeare uses the Nurse to provide comic relief?
A She uses the word confidence instead of conference when asking to speak with
Romeo.
B She says she is offended after Mercutio treats her disrespectfully.
C She refuses to accept the money that Romeo offers for her service.
D She tells Romeo that Juliet becomes angry at the suggestion that Paris is a
more appropriate husband.
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9. In Scene 5, why does the Nurse delay telling Juliet about Romeo’s plans?
A She enjoys teasing Juliet.
B She wants Juliet to suffer.
C In the confusion, she briefly forgets about the plan.
D Paris, she believes, would make a much better husband for Juliet.
____ 10. Friar Laurence says, “These violent delights have violent ends / And in their triumph die, like fire and
powder, / Which, as they kiss, consume” (Scene 6, lines 9–11). What might these
lines foreshadow?
A Gunpowder will cause the deaths of several characters.
B The marriage kiss will put a final end to the feud between the two families.
C Romeo and Juliet’s love will not end happily.
D Love will triumph, and Friar Laurence will be rewarded for ending the violent feud.
Short Answer
Written Response
Answer the following questions based on your knowledge of the play.
11. Speaking about Romeo in her soliloquy in Scene 2, Juliet says, “Deny thy father and refuse thy
name! / Or, if thou wilt not, be but sworn my love, / And I’ll no longer be a Capulet.” What does this
reveal about Juliet’s idea of love?
12. In Scene 3, Friar Laurence compares humans and plants, saying, “Two such opposed kings
encamp them still / In man as well as herbs—grace and rude will” (lines 27–28). How does he think
the two are alike?
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